davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The National tribune., 1887-03-03

So calamity has the battle been made
against the combined opposition of the SOL
dier-hating press, the selfishness of the
money centers, the influences of Wall street,
the importing clique whose aim is tariff re-
duction, the eX-Confederate domination at
the Capitol, that victory is now but the
question Of one more assault.
The National tribune., 1887-03-03

VIZ do not want TO be understood as dis
paraging the military records Of Bragg,
Warner, Morrison and Viele. Bragg's and
Viele's were exceptionally good. Warner
and Morrison were wounded early in the
war, and retired from active service. Their
having served shOnOrably makes their fall
now the worse.
The National tribune., 1887-03-03

SEVERAL Of the Grand Army men of
New York city who were interviewed on the
Dependent Pension Bin, are officeholders in
the Custom-house They were strong adyO-
Gates of the Presidents Veto 1t was bread
and butter talking, not the veteran.
The National tribune., 1887-03-03
NEBRASKA SPEAKS.
Two days before the Pension Bill came W
Mai. Dorsey received this dispatch:

LINCOLN, NEB., Feb. D. 1887.
Hon GEO. W. L. Dorsey, House of Representa-
tives, Washington, ID. C.:
The soldiers Of Nebraska universally condemn
Presidents veto Of Dependent Pension Bill. Pass
IL over his head. JoHS M. THAYER,
Governor of Nebraska. and Department Com
nlander. GAR.
Soldiers of the West will recognize in
John M. Thayer" the gallant old com
mander of the Army of the Frontier, and
one Of the best Of American soldiers.
The National tribune., 1887-03-03

How proud the Iowa comrades should be
of Hepburn! He is champion that would
do honor 10 any cause. His magnificent
assault on the apostate Bragg, Warner, et al,
was worthy of the palmiest days Of the
Houses history. Webster, Clay, Blaine,
never did anything finer.
The National tribune., 1887-03-03

LOYAL DICK TowNsHEND was found in
his place, as he always is when soldiers in
terests are at stake, and stood firm for the
passage of the bill over the veto.
The National tribune., 1887-03-03

THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE circulates
everywhere The Commissioners of the
Massachusetts State Prison report that 13
copies of the paper are subscribed for by
prisoners. IL has more readers in the insti-
tuition than any other, except the two Boston
Journals and some religious papers.
The National tribune., 1887-03-03

The number Of pension certificates issued
during the week ending Feb. 20, 1857, was
as follows: Original, 1853; increase, SPA; re-
Issue, 1872; restoration, 62; duplicate, 19;
accrued, 49 Act of March 3, 1883, 3; Order
Of April 3, 1884, 10; Act OF Aug. a, 1856, z;
supplemental Act Of Aug. A, 1856, "a; total,
. OdQ
The National tribune., 1887-03-03

COL L. b. GRAY, of Madison, Wis, Adju-
tant-General of the Grand Army of the Re-
public is in Washington for a few days.
The National tribune., 1887-03-03
THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE.

WASHINGTON. d. C.. MARCH 3, 1887.
The National tribune., 1887-03-03

rsrrarp At FOsT oFFot ss stoOse oss Tta
The National tribune., 1887-03-03

The time has arrived, sir when il is necessary to
the interests Of the country that the pension que
ton should receive m ore than a casual consdera-
ton. The time has been reached when it behooves
US to get out from the roseate bubble in which we
live in Washington, prepared for by claim agents
To order and to look somewhat after the interests
of the real soldier and the business interests Of the
country in common with his. We have drifted
alo n.y. impelled by a species of sympathetIe inn
pulse regardless of reason or Judgment, until our
course has eliminated In the presentation to and
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-02-18

THE RAILROAD MEETING AT CHURCHvILLE,
on Wednesday, was not as well attended as it
should have been, when il is considered how
deeply that community is interested in the
early accomplishment of this enterprise. How.
ever, the extremely bad condition of our roads
will probably account for the absence of many
Those present were outspoken and earnest
in their advocacy Of the road. Mr. William
Webster was chosen chairman of the meeting
and W. Beatty Harlan, Secretary.
Mr.. Johns ii. Janney stated the objects of
the meeting to be in general 10 further the pur-
poses of the ID. G. u s. K. r., and TO discuss
ways and means, and he wished all to express
themselves freely.
Mr. E. q. Price, solicitor for the road, re.
ported that the subscriptions to the stock now
amounted to S3l $50, and about half the rights
of way had been granted. Many others had
said, Locate your road and If it don't hurt us
too bad we will give the right of way"
The following gentlemen addressed the meet.
ing: George E. Silver, Joshua Husband, Jr.,
Jesse Thompson, DR.. David Harlan, Rev. E. A.
Colburn, W. Beatty Harlan, shadrach johnson
and others.
The question Of location and route was much
discussed, and 1t was decided by the incorpora-
tors present to call meeting of their body to
discuss the practlcability of locating the route
at this time.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-02-18

OBITUARY.-Mrs Mary f. Wroth, wife of DR..
Thomas g Wroth, died at her late residence, in
Baltimore, last Sunday night, In the 9th year
of her age. She was the mother of the Rev.
Peregrine Wroth, of Baltimore, and of the Rev.
E. w. Wroth, of Darlington. She was buried
on Tuesday, from the Church of the Messiah
Baltimore, OF which her son, Rev. PeIepriue
Wroth, was rector.
Ned, well.known colored deaf mute, died
OF pneumonia, at McLaughlin's Hotel, Delta,
last Friday. aged so years Before his death, at
his own request he was baptized by Rev. Father
Frederick, who also performed the funeral OBJ.
sequies at his funeral at st. Mar,'s Church,
Deer Creek. Ned, in accordance with his ex-
pressed wishes, was buried by the side of his
motler, in st. Mary's churchyard The funeral
was attended by II number of white people as
Well as by his co"red friend Vi. G alton
Devue Wa he undertaken.
Mrs Mary Gallon, aged - I,aIs, died on
Wednesday Of last week, ut her late residence,
In Aberdeen.
Mr.. VIM. B. Norris, of liza ford county, died
In Baltimore on the 10 h instant. of Briyhrs
disease. lie was Il brother Of Mrs DIniel Scott,
of Bel Air.
A daughter OF Mr. and Mrs 5 muel j. Norris,
of Deep Run. died of dphrheria, last Saturday,
after an illness of ouy three days. She was
eleven years of age. The inlerment was at
Tabernacle Church, Monday morning. The
little girls brother, aged seven years, il also
very III with the same disease.
LiZzie B., daughter of the late Bartlett Vail,
died February 9Th at the RESIDENCE of her uncle,
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-02-18

PERsoNAL.-Mr. j. A. Hunter, of Wheeling,
West Va, arrived last Saturday al the residence
of his father in-law, Col. +. II. Webster, Of Bel
Air, and left on Monday with his Wife and chill.
dren, who had been spending some time at Col
Webster's.
Mrs. Stewart, wife of Samuel E. Stewart, liv.
ing near Bel Air, who has been sick for three
months past, is better.
Mr., David q. Clement, of Dublin, has remov.
ed to Mr.. A. b. McCreery's farm, near High
Point, as manager of the same.
Miss Ida Williams, of Philadelphia, who has
been spending the past month with her friend,
Mrs. Barnet r. Clark, of Forest Hill, expects to
leave for home tomorrow.
Mr.. j. P. Yarnal has resigned his position as
railroad agent at Perryman.
Mr.. Edward Gully, of Ilavre de Grace, is
agent at Cowentown station, on the new B. and
o. Railroad, Baltimore county.
Mr.. David Carman, blacksmith at Thomas
Run, who has been disabled for some weeks
past, by an injury to his hand is now able to
work again.
Hon. Hugh j. Jewett has been very i'll at his
residence in Washington.
MIR. Frank Johnson, of North East has been
appointed Railroad agent at Perryman, to sue.
coed Mr.. j. P. Yarnall.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-02-18

Public School No. 0, at McComas's Cross
Roads, Abingdon, district, Miss Annie hidden
dorff, teacher, has 80 scholars upon the roll, of
whom 20 are boys. Usually the fair sex are in
the majority. 1t is doubtful IL any other school
In the county can show an equal disparity in
numbers of the two sexes.
-Messrs. R. p. Mitchell, X. W. Taylor and
W. T. Cronin, of Perryman, arbitrators Ia the
matter between Rudolph Lay and Frank Grill,
have ended their labors to the satisfaction
of all. These gentlemen have spent great
deal Of time and labor in this case, and deserve
the thanks of all concerned
Mr.. Charles Wagner, compositor In the
printing establishment of GuggenheImer &
Well, Baltimore, ruptured blood vessel about a
month ago, while lifting a heavy box of type
MIR. Wagner is son of Mr.. Philip Wagner, of
Upper Cross Roads, and learned the printing
business in the Office of The Agis
"A vigorous effort is being made TO have q
postoffice established at Convention station, Bal
timore county, on the line Of the new Balti-
more and Ohio Railroad. A postofice is greatly
needed at that point, the nearest postoflice be-
ing about four miles distant. The Postoffice
authorities should establish 1t at once
Mr.. Chas. e. Ehmann, proprietor of the
steam marble works, Nos 11S and 100 North
High street, near Gay, has received a large
order from the United States government, for
furnishing headstones for the graves of Union
soldiers and sailors. MIR. Ehmann's facilities
for executing marble work of every description
are very extensive.
-Messrs james Hyland & Co., 42S N Cal
vert street, nearly opposire Calvert station,
Baltimore, deal largely in country products,
such as butter, eggs and poultry. They offer 25
cents pound for capons and at this price .ome
of our poultry raisers might find 1t profitable
to engage in this branch ofthe poultry business.
Mr.. d. E. Wiley, of Norrlsville, is a member of
this firm and would be pleased to see bis Har-
ford county friends.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-02-18

AccIDENTs.-Mr. Alfred Thomas, living
near Kirkwood, sprained his knee, on Thurs
day of last week, by an accidental fall, while
walking in his yard.
Last Sunday Mrs. Mary Worthington met
with severe accident, at the residence of her
son, Mr.. John d. Worthington, Bel Air In GO
ing up some steps she stumbled and falling back
wards struck the back of her head upon brick,
cutting her head TO the bone. Dr. Z. Hall
Richardson dressed the wound.
On Monday Andrew Wallace was riding a
fine young mare belonging to Mr.. Samuel Wal
lace, fifth district. While crossing a rough
piece of road near MIR. VIM. p. Bolton's farm,
the mare got her foot fast in rut and In her
struggles broke one of her hind legs, just above
the knee. The injury being deemed incurable
the animal was killed.
Mr.. r. o. Wallis, of Hartford county, brake
man on a west-bound B. u O.train was knock
ed down by striking low bridge, a few days
ago. Engineer John Hewston was also struck
and instantly killed while looking out of his
engine. A movement is on foot to compel
railroad companies to build their bridges
higher.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-02-18

The HRvRE DE GRACE CHARITY BALL-The
ball in the City Hall, Havre de Grace, on Thurs.
day evening of last week, was a notable social
event and will long be remembered Professor
Wrights orchestra furnished the music. The
floor managers, Messrs. William n. Adams,
Joseph E. Worthington and A. Lincoln Lyon,
performed their duties admirably and to the
satisfaction of the dancers.
The grand march began at O'Clock, and was
led by Mr.. VIM. Adams and Miss Emma Bristow.
The supper was served in the lower rooms, the
tables being presided over by a number of we'll
known ladies.
The committee Of arrangements, 10 whom is
principally due the success of the affair, con.
sisted of Mayor j. Thompson Frieze, Ex-May-
ors Murray Vandiver, H. Courtney and Messrs.
A. p. McCombs, Edward Hall and Arthur Vos.
bury. The committee Of invitation was: Ex.
Mayor John A. Russell, T. NJ. Sumption, Thos
Wilson and w. s. McCombs.
Among those present were Ex-Sheriif
Geo. F. Walkeran W. smithson Forwood, of
Bel Air. Letters of regret were sent by Mayor
Hodges and Robert Garrett, of Baltimore. The
net receipts were about $500.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-02-18
Focal Affairs.
LITTLE LOCALS.

WIN. VIM. Hopkins of Jos. has rented his
farm, near Mobiles Mill, TO Mr.. William Hanna,
of Clayton, who will take charge Of 1t at once
"A lecture on Temperance will be delivered
In Centre NJ. L. Church, Forest Hill on Satur.
day evening, Feb. 26th, at Z O'Clock, by Rev.
Mr.. Heise.
The public sale of Michael s. Haviland's
personal property, at Halls Shops, LIST district,
by Mr.. Vim. II. Dozen, attorney, has been
postponed from Feb. 22d to Feb 26,h.
The Live Oak Temperance Society, Of
wilma, Jas. T. Norris, President, held an inter.
esting meeting at Union Chapel, last Friday
evening. The society numbers 40 mem ers.
Col. D. NJ. Mathews has been reelected
president, and VIM. b. Sands secretary and
treasurer of the Baltimore County Agricultural
Society. The floating debt of the society is
about $500.
The name of Lavender Hill postoffice, Har-
ford turnpike, Baltimore county, has been
changed to Parkvile. Mrs. Elizabeth NJ
Darbie has been recommissioned postmistess at
Clermont Mills, Hartford county.
e. B. Peasants, formerly chief engineer of
the Mary land Central Railroad. has secured a
position with the Danv!lle and New River Rail.
road, of which company Maj. John &. Wrrushull
was lately appointed receiver.
"A Building Association, emitted Thu Fork
Permanent Land and Building Association"
has been started at Fork. Baltimore county,
The capital stock is 800. divided into
1000 shares, of 800 each.
The public sale of personal property Of tie
late Sheriff, Robert r, Carman. took place iu b ]
Air, on Monday. Mr.. John j. Alexander was
the auctioneer. One horse brought $l36, q mare
sl47, buggy $40, and dayton wagon s45.
Mr. Jas. X. Hamilton, rear Fallston, in.
tends TO increase his canning facilities and has
employed Mr.. F. l.. Reigle, machinist, to place
an engine and boiler In his canning house. Mr..
Hamilton will can tomatoes exclusively and
expects to pack the produce of 90 or 20 acres.
The firm of Head Il Vanneman, commits
sion merchants, has been dissolved Mr.. VIM.
Head will continue the business at No. 106
South Gay street. and is prepared to make
liberal advances on consignments OF grain,
haled hay, straw or country produce generally
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-02-18

ANOTHER MEETING IN BEHALF OF ROAD
lMPRovEMENT.-on Monday committees of the
Fallston, wilma and Deer Creek Farmers
Clubs met in Bel Air to talk about plan for the
improvement of our pub ic roads which was
suggested by the Fallston club. The latter was
represented by Messrs. VIM. NJ. Edelin,, Vim.
l.. Amoss and e. j. Moore; the Wilma Climb
by Messrs. Frank c. Norris, s. W. Holdings
worth and Thomas Hollingsworth, and the
Deer Greek club by Mcssrs. John Moores and
Geo. f. Silver.
Mr.. John Moorcs was called 10 the chair.
Mr.. Edelin, read the following resolution,
which had been adopted 10y the Fallston club /:
"Resolred, That the Comniss ouers be petition
ed 10 appoint committee of three taxpayers
citizens OF this (Fallston) precinct, who shall
serve without pay, and whose duty IL shall be
to lay off the public roads of the precinct into
sections, and 10 select road supervisors to work
them. And that good, intelligent laborer be
selected by this Committee and instructed in
the working of the road scraper, and who shall
go with the scraper 10 the different road super
visions and work the machine. And that we
further petition that this Committee be allowed
to apportion to the different sections of roads
laid off by them all moneys levied for public
roads in this precinct"
Mr.. f. c. Norris said the wilma club had dis
cussed the road question frequently, and had
inquired into the different road systems
In this State aud in Pennsylvania. They
had found objections 20 al of them and had
found none that promised any improvement
over our SYSTEM in Hartford. The plan first
proposed by the Fas,on club had also been
considered and dropped and the wilma club had
concluded to await further suggestions from the
Fallstou club.
Messrs. Moores ard Silver said they were in.
structed to cooperate with the other clubs
in urging the Commissioners TO give the new
plan trial in Fallston precinct
The committees adjourned with the under.
standing that the resolution would be submit
ted TO the wilma club, and If adopted,
petitions would be circulated in the pre-.
cinct requesting the County Commissioners 10
make the change proposed
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-02-18

Congress has at last passed the bill for
the redemption of the trade dollar. This
coin contains 420 grains of silver, while the
standard dollar has only 412i grains. 1t
was first coined in 1874 for trade with China
and Japan and was then worth more than
100 cents, at the ruling price of silver.
1t was dspcneiized in 1876, but circulated at
par fnr-s@he lime afterwards. If President
Cleveland signs the bill, as he probably will,
for the next six months this heretofore de-
graded coin will be received by the govern
ment at its face value.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-02-18

HORSES STOLEN IN BALTIMORE COUNTY -
VIM Thomas and Joseph Watkins, colored, have
been arrested in Baltimore, for stealing D. W.
sherlzer's horse, at Mt. Washington. They
sold the horse In Baltimore for s12.
On the sth instant John q. Booth, of Dulany's
Valley, had valuable horse stolen from him.
Edward Smith, colored, who had formerly
lived with him, came back and applied for
work, and the next morning negro and horse
were both missing. Smith was arrested after
having taken the horse TO baltimore, where he
sold II.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-02-18

-Messrs. Vanderford Bros, of the West
minister 1dcoeate lave published q neatly
printed pamphlet, setting forth the numerous
and varied attractions of Westminster as a
place of residence or for business. The pam
phlet gives description ofthe city, with en-
cravings of,he public buildings and many of
the handsome residences and business houses
The work contains all the information any
one would desire who contemplated settling
in that thriving and pleasant city, and cannot
fail to materially aid in its progress. 1t is in
every respect credi,able 10 the enterprise of
Messrs. VandeIford Bros. The pamphlet will
be sent by mail for 12 cents.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-02-18

DIED FROM His 1NJURIEs-Mr. John J
Murphy, the Baltimore and Ohio brakeman,
who was injured on the 4th instant, by being
struck on the back of his head while his train
was passing under a low bridge, near Leslie
Station, on the Philadelphia branch of the 8
and o. road, died on Thursday of last week, at
the Maryland University Hospital, Baltimore.
He was buried at St. Ignatius Church, Hickory,
on Sunday, Rev. Father Fowler officiating.
The pall-bearers were Edward and VIM. Tobn,
Daniel Fitzpatrick, Harry IIaviland, Michael
Doyle and Thomas Casey. lie was 25 year,
old and was son of Mrs. Patrick Sullivan, of
Abingdon.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-02-18

MILL Observation-Disclosures Mill, near Bel
Air, which has been stopped for the past three
weeks, while new water wheel was being put
in, will be started again about the first of next
week. The work was well done by Mr.. Daniel
Ehrhart, mill-wright. Mr.. Charles 8. Walter,
the miller, proposes to give from SO to 40
pounds of flour; . pounds of middliugs and
10 pounds of bran for every bushel OF wheat
brought to the mill
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-02-18

TIN WEDDING.-Last Friday was the tenth
anniversary of the marriage OF Mr.. and Mrs.
j. Fred. Crew, of Dubin. Accordingly, mum.
Der OF their friends paid them a surprise visit,
In the evening, 10 celebrate their tin wedding.
MIR. VIM. E. Mccain made felctous address
to Mr.. and Mrs. Crew, 10 which Mr.. Crew made
a suitable response, and gave the guests
cordial welcome. They brought with them tin
presents of various kinds, useful and orna.
mental, which Mr.. aud Mrs. Crew will cherish
as souvenirs of the occasion. They also brought
refreshments. Mrs. Crew is daughter of Mrs.
Sarah Nelson, of Abingdon district. Mrs. G.
A. MARYLAND got up the affair
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-02-18


LAND SALEs.-Mr. Geo. F. Gerwig has bought
the Sunbeam property, near Perrym an, for
90. 500.
Richard Holloway has bought from John W.
Bay 10 acres ofland, near Perryman, at $50
per acre.
On Monday Messrs. J. s. and G. l.. Dallam,
Real Estate Agents, Bel Air, sold at public sale,
at the Court House door, in Bel Air, a farm of
rs acres, belonging to Mr. J. W. Thompson, to
Henry C. Kirk for 81 700. J.. S. Richardson
was the auctioneer. This farm is situated on
the Maryland Central Railroad, between Fails
ton and Baldwin stations.
Mr.. VIM. II. Doxenon Wednesday sold his prop.
erty, at DOZENS Cross Roads, Big Woods, con.
sistlng of dwelling house and IL acres of land,
to Mrs. Larry Purcelllfor 81 200 This property
formerly belonged to Mr.. DOZENS grandfather,
late Jacob F. Dozen.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-02-18

SELLING THEIR TOBACCO CRoPs.-The to-
bacco crop of Hartford county was good and
Is all now about ready for the market. Messrs.
Nathan llarkins, John T. Ward and Michael
Clayman, of Chestnut Hill, have sold their TO-
bacco, at prices not stated Mr.. Barnet H.
Clark, of the same neighborhood, also had as
usual fine crop, but has not sold any of it
yet. Mr.. Clark will offer his fine farm, stock,
&C., at public sale, on the I'd of March.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-02-18

MOVEMENT TO ESTABLISH A BANK IN DELTA.
The project for the establishment of ma.
tional bank In Delta has assum,d definite shape.
At recent meeting of persons interested, 1t
was determined to start bank with capital
OF 5O,OOO, one-half to be paid in on the lst of
next june and remainder as called for by the
directors, Mtssrs. j. q A. McConkey, l. W.
FINLEY, John II. Day, John Humphrey, VIM.
MtSparan, W Ramsey Webb 7. j. Brooks
ard V. 6. S'ubbs were appointed committt
To 20 lr subscriptions aid rel ort 10 meeting
q oe he'd In Delta March I'd 1t was decided
That until the mxt meeting 10 subscriptions
should be received 10y the solicitors from any
one lts ding more than ten miles from Delta.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-02-18

Observation-Disclosures McAtee, aged II years,
the bright little daughter of Mr.. Ignatius Nc.
Aztec. Of the 4th district, who has been very III,
with an affection of the heart, at the residence
of her grand parents, Mr. aud Mrs Jos. E. Bate.
man, In Bel Air, was reported to be better yes
terday. The chances are now in favor of her
recovery. Mrs. Bateman, who has also been
very sick for several weeks, is also better, but
is not yet able to leave her room.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-02-18

Crow SHOOTING "A few evenings ago il was
discover d that mn immense flock of crows had
gone 10 r"'st in MIR. r. Ruiiedge's pines,
near TS,hr AT or nightfali, Messrs. WIN.
standiiod aud son, Harry Stamford and others
went to the PLACE, with lanterns, and caugh
l?5 Of them, tn sable birds allowing themselves
TO BE- easily taken They were PM In coops.
notice WAS given aud on Wednesday II largo
number OF marksmen from the neghborhood
assembled at Taylor, with their guns The
crows were turned loose singiy and ared at.
Mr., VIM. q. Stamford, of Taylor, proved to
be the best shot and Mr.. Richard Howard, of
the Manor, second best. VIM. Stamford, Jr.,
also killed large number, and Master Wesley
standlford killed nearly every one he fired at.